Merket Access

7 days ago

Budapest, Budapest, Hungary JobGroup | Job Kft. Full time 9,000,000 - 12,000,000 per year

Market Access & Government Affairs Manager

Short description

We are looking for an experienced
Market Access & Government Affairs Manager
to lead patient access and healthcare policy initiatives in Hungary. This high-impact role combines strategic advocacy with regulatory expertise to ensure that innovative therapies — particularly in oncology — reach the patients who need them most.

Main duties and responsibilities

  • Develop and lead pricing, reimbursement, and access (PRA) strategies across the product portfolio, with a strong focus on oncology.
  • Prepare and manage PRA submissions and lead negotiations with national health authorities.
  • Provide regulatory and legal input on pricing and access policies, identifying potential barriers and recommending solutions.
  • Monitor healthcare legislation, policy, and market trends to support business strategy.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government bodies, health associations, and patient organizations.
  • Represent the company in external policy discussions and industry association activities.

Required competencies

  • University degree in life sciences, pharmacy, medicine, or health economics; an MBA is an advantage.
  • At least 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical market access, pricing & reimbursement, and public affairs.
  • Proven expertise in reimbursement negotiations with NEAK.
  • Strong understanding of therapeutic access challenges.
  • Solid knowledge of HTA methodologies, pricing regulations, and the Hungarian healthcare system.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Fluency in Hungarian and English.

Compensations and Benefits

  • The opportunity to drive patient access for innovative therapies in Hungary.
  • A strategic, visible role at the intersection of market access, public affairs, and healthcare policy.
  • Global exposure through collaboration with international teams and cross-functional projects.
  • Continuous professional growth and development opportunities.
  • A supportive and inclusive work culture that values collaboration and patient-focused solutions.